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From barrister to Deputy Lord Mayor: Roshena Campbell shares her vision for the city’s future
As the newly elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Roshena Campbell looks back on Team Reece’s “people-powered” campaign and shares her strong commitment to the “long-term future of the city.”
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“Deepest pockets win”: what does electoral reform for the City of Melbourne look like?
With donations revealed and the city’s new Lord Mayor Nick Reece inaugurated, the electoral dust has just about settled on the new council term for the City of Melbourne.
Read MoreState government says its “Addiction Action Plan” on track for the CBD
Key initiatives of the Victorian Government’s Statewide Action Plan to combat drug addiction are under way, with a suite of outreach programs already rolled out and a new community health service expected to open in 2026.
Read More“That feminist joint”: QVWC celebrates 30 years
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) has introduced a new Conservation Appeal Fund, aimed at preserving and enhancing the iconic heritage building.
Read MoreNew exhibition Fresh! gives insights in upcoming craft makers
Craft Victoria presents Fresh! from February 1 to March 8 – an exhibition showing the skills of some of the best graduating Victorian craft, design and fine arts students.
Read MoreFarewell to Queen Victoria Market’s last remaining footy store
Since Market Sports opened its doors in 1990, it cemented itself as Melbourne’s premier AFL merchandise store. However, after its lengthy residency inside the Queen Victoria Market, the beloved store has now shut up shop.
Read MoreReviving Hosier Lane – a new chapter for Hosier INC
Since its 2013 inception, Hosier INC has been synonymous with the vibrancy and artistic soul of Hosier Lane.
Read MoreCity noise – how to solve ...
Do you live in the city? There is going to be noise, but you can cope.
Read MoreThe doctor is out right now
Photographed circa 1910, this mansion with distinguished Corinthian columns was found at 182 Collins St (now 41 Collins St, Collins Place Plaza) and, from 1872 until 1910, it was the home and surgery of notable doctor and politician-about-town, Louis Lawrence Smith.
Read MoreStop and smell the dahlias this summer at QN Flowers
There’s nothing quite like a stroll through the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) on a sunny day, with a bag of fresh fruit and vegies in one hand, and a colourful bundle of flowers in the other. And at QN Flowers, you’ll find all your summer favourites.
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Councillors call to the parties
